Afraid of the Dark - (Jack Swyteck) Large Print by James Grippando (Paperback)

About the Book

"Grippando has definitely reached a new level with this series entry. . . . One of his best." --Booklist (starred review)

A young girl's murder sets off a grisly cascade of crime, death, and intrigue--and sends criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck after a sinister group of terrorists on the verge of unleashing chaos across the globe. From New York Times bestseller James Grippando, the ninth Jack Swyteck novel, Afraid of the Dark--perfect for fans of Steve Martini, Phillip Margolin, and Jo Nesbo--is a rollercoaster thrill ride into the very heart of evil.

Book Synopsis

"Grippando has definitely reached a new level with this series entry. . . . One of his best." --Booklist (starred review)

A young girl's murder sets off a grisly cascade of crime, death, and intrigue--and sends criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck after a sinister group of terrorists on the verge of unleashing chaos across the globe. From New York Times bestseller James Grippando, the ninth Jack Swyteck novel, Afraid of the Dark--perfect for fans of Steve Martini, Phillip Margolin, and Jo Nesbo--is a rollercoaster thrill ride into the very heart of evil.

From the Back Cover

The New York Times bestselling author's ever-popular hero, Jack Swyteck, is on his most dangerous case yet, uncovering a sinister underground world that has him racing across the globe.

Then: Sergeant Vince Paulo held his best friend's daughter, McKenna, bleeding in his arms as she uttered the name of her murderer and ex-boyfriend, Jamal. That was minutes before a blast made everything go black for Vince--forever.

Now: Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck has been called in to save Jamal from the death penalty for terrorist activity. Despite urgent warnings from his fiancée, undercover FBI agent Andie Henning, to stay away from the case, Jack finds himself inextricably drawn to Jamal's past--even believing his alibi that he was abducted and held in a black site in Prague at the time of McKenna's death. But if Jamal is innocent, then the man who murdered McKenna and took Vince's sight is still out there . . . free.

Review Quotes

"More twists and turns than a snowy mountain pass...Afraid of the Dark will have readers embracing this darkness." -- Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers

"Grippando has proven his skills with edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Afraid of the Dark may be his most gripping yet." -- Miami Herald

"Superb plotting, high suspense, compelling timely issues, and finely honed characters make this crime novel/international thriller a great read." -- Library Journal (starred review)

"Grippando has definitely reached a new level with this series entry. . . . One of his best." -- Booklist (starred review)

"Rousing. . . . An exciting tale of revenge." -- Publishers Weekly

"Filled with twists and turns and edge-of-the-seat tension." -- Romantic Times

"Grippando powerfully weaves Afraid of the Dark into a noir look at the fears that seep into each corner of society....Grippando has proven his skills with edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Afraid of the Dark may be his most gripping novel." -- Newark Star Ledger